Cy vs Guy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cy

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

American Western Persian

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Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Cy Rank #2,349

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Cy or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Guy mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Cy and Guy boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.